Hugh Panaro Returns to Phantom; Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays & More Begin Performances

The Phantom of the Opera favorite Hugh Panaro returns to the long-running hit musical on August 26 after a summer hiatus, and he’s bringing a few new guests to the Paris Opera House with him! The star will be joined by Mary Michael Patterson as Christine Daae, Jeremy Hays as Raoul and Laird Mackintosh as Monsieur Andre. Marni Raab, previously the principal Christine, will now perform two shows per week as the alternate.

Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe and a book by Stilgoe and Webber, The Phantom of the Opera also stars Tim Jerome as Monsieur Firmin, Michele McConnell as Carlotta Guidicelli, Ellen Harvey as Madame Giry, Christian Sebek as Ubaldo Piangi and Kara Klein as Meg Giry.

Now in its 26th year, the Tony-winning production of The Phantom of the Opera is currently playing at the Majestic Theatre. It features scenic and costume design by Maria Bjornson, lighting design by Andrew Bridge and sound design by Martin Levan.